Crime Rate in Acocks Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acocks Green

The total recorded crimes in Acocks Green, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 409 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acocks Green crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Acocks Green, encompassing approximately 86,420 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (188) incidents (18.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-36.17% decrease)
Acocks Green Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tyseley Hill Road with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Acocks Green?

To understand the safety of Acocks Green, we need to analyze Acocks Green crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Acocks Green reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 4,439 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Acocks Green witnessed more crimes than 64 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Acocks Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 4,609 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Acocks Green witnessed more crimes than 64 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Acocks Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Acocks Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Acocks Green has recorded 409 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 5th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Acocks Green crimes were 4,439. The crime rate of Acocks Green in 2024 was 51.37 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acocks Green were around 4,609 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.33 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acocks Green)CrimesRank (Acocks Green)CrimesRank (Acocks Green)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Acocks Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (188 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (158 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (171 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (161 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 159 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (139 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (160 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (180 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (58 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 194 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1927 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 175.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025188
April 2025158
March 2025171
February 2025127
January 2025161
December 2024159
November 2024139
October 2024160
September 2024180
July 2024194
June 2024290

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 202410
October 202415
September 202427
July 202415
June 202426

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202414
November 202423
October 202414
September 202427
July 202441
June 202440

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20244
July 202419
June 202416

A total of 327 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202529
March 202519
February 202517
January 202529
December 202421
November 202424
October 202433
September 202439
July 202428
June 202468

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202530
March 202524
February 202528
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202433
September 202421
July 202439
June 202434

A total of 298 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202518
February 202532
January 202519
December 202422
November 202413
October 202426
September 202425
July 202434
June 202456

A total of 102 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 202413
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
July 20246
June 202422

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202527
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202416
November 202432
October 202428
September 202431
July 202428
June 202454

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
July 202412
June 202412

A total of 557 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202547
March 202548
February 202552
January 202564
December 202454
November 202461
October 202469
September 202458
July 202426
June 202448

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Acocks Green in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Acocks Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Tyseley Hill Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Blythswood Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Mallard Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
9. Weates Yard (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Arden Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3

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